Arabic
Bilal
بلالMoisture; that which moistens
Boy namesMeaning of Bilal
Moisture; that which moistens
The name has an Arabic lexical meaning and a separate historical association with Bilal ibn Rabah.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- ب
- Arabic letters
- 4
- Pronunciation guide
- bi-LAAL
- Other spellings
- Bilel
How to write and say Bilal
- In Arabic
- بلال
- In Latin letters
- Bilal
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Bilal?
- The recorded meaning is “Moisture; that which moistens.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
- Compare بلال in Arabic with Bilal in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
- Other recorded spellings include Bilel. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
- Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.
Questions about Bilal
What does Bilal mean?
Moisture; that which moistens
How do you write Bilal in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are بلال in Arabic and Bilal in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Bilal?
Our recorded alternatives are Bilel. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Bilal pronounced?
Our approximate guide is bi-LAAL. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.